Prepare for Your Visit to Colorado Hearing
A little preparation can help you get more from your appointment. Colorado Hearing provides adult hearing evaluations, prescription hearing aids, programming, repairs, ear cleaning and related hearing-care services in Montrose, Colorado.
Use the resources below to access patient forms, financial information and other details before your visit.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
The items you need will depend on the reason for your visit. In general, it may be helpful to bring:
- A list of your hearing concerns and when they began
- Information about relevant medical conditions and medications
- Any previous hearing-test results available to you
- Your current hearing aids, even if they were purchased elsewhere
- Chargers, batteries, accessories or remote controls used with your devices
- Your smartphone if it connects to your hearing aids
- Questions you would like Brian Bennett, BC-HIS, to answer
You are also welcome to bring a spouse, family member or trusted friend who understands the listening situations that have been difficult for you.
Preparing for a Hearing Evaluation
Before a comprehensive adult hearing evaluation, think about the voices, environments and activities that are most difficult to hear. Specific examples can help us understand how your hearing affects daily life.
Tell our team if you have experienced sudden hearing loss, ear pain, drainage, significant dizziness or a recent ear injury. Some symptoms require medical care before a routine hearing appointment.
Preparing for Hearing-Aid Service or Repair
Bring both hearing aids when possible, even if only one device seems to have a problem. This allows Brian Bennett to evaluate how the devices work together and compare their performance.
Let us know:
- What has changed in the sound or physical fit
- When the problem began
- Whether the issue is constant or intermittent
- Which listening situations are most difficult
- Whether the devices have recently been exposed to moisture or impact
Colorado Hearing can usually evaluate hearing aids purchased from another provider, including many older and discontinued models. Learn more about our hearing-aid repair and reprogramming services.
What to Expect From Our Team
Brian Bennett is a Board Certified Hearing Specialist and Colorado-licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser who has served Montrose patients since 2010. He will explain what he is evaluating, review the findings and answer your questions before recommending a next step.
If your symptoms or examination indicate that medical care is needed, our team will recommend that you contact an appropriate medical provider.
Learn more about Brian Bennett and his hearing-care experience.
Frequently Asked Questions for New Patients
Does Colorado Hearing provide services for children?
No. Colorado Hearing provides hearing evaluations, prescription hearing aids and related hearing-care services for adults.
Can I bring hearing aids purchased somewhere else?
Yes. Colorado Hearing can usually evaluate, clean, adjust, reprogram or repair devices from major manufacturers. Some privately labeled or discontinued hearing aids may have programming or parts limitations.
Should someone attend my appointment with me?
You may attend independently, but a spouse, family member or trusted friend can provide helpful information about communication challenges and participate in the discussion.
Do I have to purchase hearing aids after a hearing test?
No. Testing provides information about your hearing. Recommendations depend on the results, your communication needs and whether hearing technology or medical evaluation is appropriate.
What if I am unsure which appointment I need?
Call 970-318-2010 and describe your concerns. Our local team will help determine the most appropriate type of visit.
Questions Before Your Visit?
Call Colorado Hearing at 970-318-2010 or contact our team online. We will help you prepare for your appointment with Brian Bennett in Montrose, Colorado.